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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1948
Page
6
Episcopal rites were used at the wedding of Krause and Willis in a ceremony held Wednesday evening at nine oclock. The couple exchanged vows in a traditional service as family and friends witnessed the union.
A snapshot of church life shows Rev A W Didner leading Catholic services with morning Saturday sessions and Sunday Masses. Rev Gregoria Molano heads Mexican Baptist services with Sunday School at 10 30 am and worship at 7 30 pm. First Baptist Church lists Sunday worships at 8 45 am and 11 am, with evening services, midweek meetings, and choir practice. Rock Island Baptist holds Sunday School at 10 am and regular preaching on selected Sundays. Assembly of God notes Sunday services and midweek sessions, while Apostolic Parish Masson adds worship and prayer gatherings. First Presbyterian offers a 9 45 am Sunday School and 11 am morning worship. Merivan Lutheran and St. Louis Lutheran-Catholic congregations are listed with service times and summer practices. Homemakers Class at First Baptist gathered for a pie supper and a message, followed by a Sunset Sunshine Class planning a dedication. Two Tribes Against WWI and Baptist W M D notes appear amid community notices and a Catholic Altar Society gathering at the Legion pool park.
Mrs A Farvert read the program as the Episcopal Auxiliary met Tuesday afternoon at the church. The subject was Christian Family Life. Next meeting is set for September 7 for a session at the church with Mrs J G Rogers presenting.
Ossie Texas church announces Sunday school at 10 00 am with Andrew Brings Men to Jesus lesson. Worship follows at 11 00 am and 8 00 pm with sermons God Is Not Without Witness and The Power Of The Tongue. Youth Fellowships active. August worships affected by pastor absence.
Reading and discussion sessions fill an evening at the Presbyterian Church as Mrs. M. Smith and Mrs. Matlie Hitler Street host 18 members. The night features summer flowers, buffet supper, and casual conversation, with plans for local trips and church events noted alongside.
A collage of old style jokes and quips about age love and marriage. A doctor patient exchange ends with witty misdirection about age. A kennel ad mocks love for sale alongside Arthurian banter. A bank audit joke centers on a large check and misread receipts. The humor hinges on miscommunication romance and social norms in a vintage voice.
Several softball games highlighted the week with the Eagle Lake Aces losing 12 to 11 to the Columbus All-Stars after nine innings, while the Eagle Lake Eaglets won 8 to 4 at Fayetteville and 15 to 9 in a return game. Universal Motor Company beat Garwood All Stars 11 to 5 as Brune pitched for Eagle Lake.
Colorado County authorities set tentative oil company valuations for the year at 87.7 million dollars as against 11.4 million last year. Shell, Skelly, Sinclair, Cities Service, Magnola Oil among firms reviewed by the county commissioners acting as the equalization board. Royalty holders to appear Friday and Monday, with property owners scheduled next. Seid will also sit Saturday. Shell property at 16.9 million, Skelly 148,260, Sinclair 174,440, Cities Service 145,470, Magnolia 212,860.
In two years of operation there has never been any disturbance inside of the Hi Way Inn according to a notice. The statement asserts peaceful operation and stable management since opening.
The He Way Inn prides itself on welcoming top clientele while explicitly avoiding trouble-makers, aiming for a refined patronage and orderly atmosphere.
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